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Holly Fudge, a long-time resident of Big Bear Lake, California is 63 years-old and should be enjoying life and getting ready to retire, and spend time with her family and friends. Instead, Holly has been suffering with a debilitating and chronic medical condition known as Multiple Sclerosis or MS. MS is an autoimmune disorder that causes many symptoms, like numbness, weakness, loss of vision, muscle pain and tremors, slurred speech, dizziness, profound fatigue and even problems with bowel and bladder function. Since 2001, Holly has been managing and treating her MS, but unfortunately conventional medications and treatments have proved ineffective. Holly receives intravenous pain medication through a port, in addition to monthly infusions to help with her immune system. While these options are all helping Holly keep her symptoms at bay, she feels she has reached a plateau in her treatment options.

Holly has recently learned of a promising and exciting treatment known as HSCT therapy, or non-embryonic stem cell therapy to treat her MS. She is hoping this therapy will enable Holly to become less reliable on her wheelchair, increase her muscle tone and mobility, improve motor function, and reduce her overall pain level and dizziness. Holly is constantly facing balance issues and not being able to spend time alone, or walking without assistance has proved very frustrating for Holly.

After medical testing and consultation, Holly has been approved for HSCT therapy at a center in California called StemGenex. There, Holly will use her own isolated stem cells and will have them injected into her own body for therapy and treatment. This promising treatment could help her symptoms improve, however the cost of this treatment is not covered by Holly’s health insurance. In addition to the cost of the treatment, Holly will incur travel, lodging and meal fees, as well as living expenses. She cannot do it alone and desperately needs your help to reach her goal and make the HSCT treatment a reality. Holly has chosen to fundraise with HelpHOPELive in part because HelpHOPELive assures fiscal accountability of funds raised and tax deductibility for donors. Donors can be sure that funds donated will be used only to pay or reimburse medically-related expenses. To make a tax-deductible donation to this fundraising campaign, click on yellow DONATE NOW button. For more information, please contact HelpHOPELive at 800.642.8399. Thank you ahead of time for your thoughts, prayers and blessings. Any donation amount is greatly appreciated and one step closer to a brighter future for Holly.

March 9, 2016

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March 3, 2016

My darling Holly! I love and miss you very much! Praying for you! Keep smiling!

Wendy Boyer

March 3, 2016

We hope Holly gets some relief! God Bless You All!

Shannon and Terri White

March 3, 2016

Mama mama! We love you so much!! Power of prayer!! Always and forever!! Here is one hundo!! Xoxo :-)
From Shawn Essie and Shane Williams!
Mmmmmmmmuuuuuuuaaaaaaahhhhhhh!

The Williams

March 3, 2016

Holly, I love you and can't wait until this all happens for you. This WILL happen for you.
My thoughts are with you and your amazing man Tom. I see Tom almost every day at work, and his strength, love and devotion is without words. You both deserve a long, happy and healthy life together. That is my wish for you both.